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Off market jul 2018 for $1.2M

$1,679,934

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,326/mo

•

1,800

sq ft

81 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Ultra-stylish contemporary Single Family in Brookline Village is one-of-a-kind! This fabulous owner-architect inspired renovated home features a wide-open floorplan with soaring ceilings, fabulous light. The finishes are done, done, done and feature clean lines and unique textile finishes combined with lovely period details like hardwood flooring. Fabulous kitchen and baths, efficient and fun use of space at every turn. Beacon Hill backyard patio if fabulous for entertaining, plent of room for grill and lots of patio furniture, planters etc. The full-walk-out lower level offers a nicely arranged workshop and nice opportunity expanding on the spacious 1800 of current living area. Systems are modern and efficient (including solar electical), windows intentionally vintage but with triple track energy efficient storms. Transf rental parking, and permited street parking for day/evening use. Walk to all the shops of Brookline Village, the T, elementary and High School, parks. A winner!

Single-familyProperty Type

1875Year Built

1,231 sq ftLot Size

$933Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by The Gillach Group • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Bought with The Gillach Group • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72335287

Redfin Estimate

$1,679,934

$430K since sold in July 2018$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
4 beds3.5 baths3,963 sq ft
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$1,750,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,380 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 10, 2025
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F
4 beds1.5 baths2,149 sq ft
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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$142K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

14 days MoM

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Sale history for 81 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72335287

Jul 16, 2018

Sold

$1,250,000

$694/sq ft

Jun 6, 2018

Pending

—

May 29, 2018

Listed

$1,200,000

$667/sq ft

MLS PIN #70954405

Apr 9, 2010

Sold

$525,000

$292/sq ft

Feb 24, 2010

Contingent

—

Feb 16, 2010

Relisted

—

Dec 31, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Dec 10, 2009

Price Changed

$539,000

$299/sq ft

Nov 5, 2009

Price Changed

$569,000

$316/sq ft

Aug 19, 2009

Price Changed

$589,000

$327/sq ft

Jul 30, 2009

Listed

$635,000

$353/sq ft

The cutest Single family on Walnut Street in Brookline Village (detached). 4 + bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 3 floors, high ceilings, wood floors throughout, deck and private urban patio. Full walk out basement with 2 windows at garden level.1st flr has new 1/2 bath, remodeled kitchen, floors sanded. 3rd flr bath newly painted, new vanity. Walk to the village, walk to the T. Transferable rental pkg next door. *Permit Parking on street, which allows you to park all day and evening, but not overnight*

Public Records

Jun 3, 1991

Sold

$145,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,193 (+2.7%)

$386,300 + $636,100

$1,022,400

2022

$9,922 (+8.1%)

$367,900 + $605,800

$973,700

2021

$9,175 (+14.0%)

$353,700 + $582,500

$936,200

2020

$8,047 (+21.8%)

$312,800 + $538,700

$851,500

2019

$6,606 (+12.3%)

$297,900 + $407,100

$705,000

2018

$5,884 (+1.5%)

$239,000 + $383,000

$622,000

2017

$5,798 (+1.5%)

$225,400 + $361,400

$586,800

2016

$5,714 (+4.4%)

$210,700 + $337,700

$548,400

2015

$5,475 (−7.3%)

$197,000 + $315,600

$512,600

2014

$5,906 (+0.7%)

$186,300 + $332,200

$518,500

2013

$5,865 (+2.2%)

$180,900 + $322,500

$503,400

2012

$5,739 (−12.1%)

$180,900 + $322,500

$503,400

2011

$6,526 (+27.1%)

$205,800 + $371,700

$577,500

2010

$5,133 (+2.6%)

$205,800 + $262,100

$467,900

2009

$5,005

$206,100 + $262,100

$468,200

Tax history for 81 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,193 (+2.7%)

$386,300 + $636,100

$1,022,400

2022

$9,922 (+8.1%)

$367,900 + $605,800

$973,700

2021

$9,175 (+14.0%)

$353,700 + $582,500

$936,200

2020

$8,047 (+21.8%)

$312,800 + $538,700

$851,500

2019

$6,606 (+12.3%)

$297,900 + $407,100

$705,000

2018

$5,884 (+1.5%)

$239,000 + $383,000

$622,000

2017

$5,798 (+1.5%)

$225,400 + $361,400

$586,800

2016

$5,714 (+4.4%)

$210,700 + $337,700

$548,400

2015

$5,475 (−7.3%)

$197,000 + $315,600

$512,600

2014

$5,906 (+0.7%)

$186,300 + $332,200

$518,500

2013

$5,865 (+2.2%)

$180,900 + $322,500

$503,400

2012

$5,739 (−12.1%)

$180,900 + $322,500

$503,400

2011

$6,526 (+27.1%)

$205,800 + $371,700

$577,500

2010

$5,133 (+2.6%)

$205,800 + $262,100

$467,900

2009

$5,005

$206,100 + $262,100

$468,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1983

Sq. Ft.

1,800

Year built

1875

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

41052

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Leased

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,French Doors

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 15
Length: 5
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 45
Length: 5
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 12X13
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Foyer, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,800
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,550
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: near walnut and High in Brookline Village
UnparsedAddress: 81 Walnut St, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41052

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: All Art. Dining Room Chandelier, Sconce 2nd Fl Bedroom. Tvs+mounts. Coat Rack. Workshop Attachments.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Pierce School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.60M – $1.93M

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72 Walnut St Apartment 1, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,332,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
95 Walnut St Apartment 2, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 725 Sq. Ft.	$599,717
72 Walnut St Apartment 2, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,053,130

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